Events Programme for 2013

Club Events

Date

Event

JanTue 1

BarringtonSTOP PRESS: The organisers tell us the green is too wet to use so parking will be very limited for both classics and visitors. You may still be able to park on the road or at the Royal Oak but there won't be a lot of room.

Start 2013 in style with a fabulous selection of classic cars, good company and perhaps a drink to stave off the chill. Meet on the road opposite The Royal Oak in Barrington and don't forget your hat and scarf! See some pictures from last year

JanWed 9

Club Night: Noggin' and NatterNothing planned for tonight, just a get together for a chat and to talk about the year ahead.

FebWed 13

Club Night: Guest Speaker from the IAMWe've got plans for a guest speaker from the Institute of Advance Motorists. More details to follow.

MarWed 13

Club Night: Guest Speaker from Contour AutocraftWe also have plans for a guest speaker in March. Contour Autocraft are going to be telling us all about the art of bodywork repair. More details to follow...

AprWed 10

Club Night: AGM 2013It's our Annual General Meeting where we select our committee for 2013/2014 and pick a charity for the year. Light refreshments will be provided free of charge. All welcome, but only paid-up members are eligible to vote. Please arrive in time for an 8pm start (so leave time to get your drinks in), or join us from 7pm for a pre-AGM meal - the CGCC has a fine selection of meals and bar snacks. To kick us off, the Clinical Director of the Rosie Maternity Hospital will be along to collect our charity donation.

AprSun 21

Drive It DayMeet at Trumpington Waitrose for 10am. Rob R and Steve G are organising a route south of Cambridge, winding our way towards the Classic car show at Colne Valley Railway where there will be entertainment for all the family. This promises to be a really great day out. Contact Steve G or Rob R for more details.

MaySun 5

Club Treasure HuntThis year's Treasure Hunt is organised by John and Gil Boardman and will start at the Cattle Market Car Park in St Ives (where we meet for the NEC bus). Please meet at 10am for 10.30am departure. There are public toilets and shops nearby. The final destination will be an all-you-can-eat Indian buffet where there should be something for all tastes.

MayWed 8

Club Night: Come Ride with MeEver popular, this is your chance to get a ride in that fellow member's car you've always admired.

JunWed 12

Club Night: Trip to TRGBWe've got plans to take you all for a look around the TRGB workshops in Somersham, followed by a drink and a chat at a local pub.

JunSat 22

Somersham CarnivalMeet on the cricket field for 11.45am for a parade around to the show ground. For more details see http://somershamcarnival.org.uk/ or contact Steve on 01487 843274 or classics@somershamcarnival.org.uk

JunSun 30

Sutton FeastFollowing on from last year's successful (if very wet event), the Sutton Feast team are again hosting a "Best of British" classic car display, with no age limit. Call Ian Wells on 01353 774394 for more details. Spaces are limited and filling up fast, so please get in touch ASAP. It all starts at the Brooklands Centre in Sutton (Post Code CB6 2QQ) at 9.30 am prompt. The cars will be marshalled into year order ready for the road run culminating in a display on the (closed) High Street.

JulWed 10

Club Night: Car Park ConcoursAnother annual tradition, this club night gives you the opportunity to have a good look around each other's cars with a trophy for the most popular car on the night.

JulSat 13

Manea GalaEvery year Manea holds an Annual Gala and the whole village joins in - from the Scouts with their BBQ stall, to the local community groups on their elaborately decorated floats to the WI manning the cakes and refreshments in the pavilion. There is always a good car display of upwards of 60 cars, including some from the North Cambs / Wisbech area you might not normally come across. The cars are organised by club members Michael and Yvonne Philpott and the CDCCC will again be taking the club stand. Please contact Michael on 01354 680615 if you wish to attend and don't forget to mention the club. Entrance is free for classic cars and it's a fun family day out - plus there's always the nearby "Ouse Washes" RSPB reserve too.

JulSun 14

Kimbolton Country FayreOne of the best shows of the year and probably our biggest club stand. See http://www.kimboltoncountryfayre.com/ for more details. Get your tickets from Steve Sims. This year we are on Plot 12 (which is different to our usual plot), so please check this map.

Club Night: River CruiseHopefully the weather will be fine and we'll be taking a drive out across some local roads to a nice pub. Meet at the Golf Centre for 7.30pm sharp and we'll be heading to the Pike and Eel in Needingworth for about 8pm.

AugSat 24

AugMon 26

Fenland Country Fair, QuySee http://www.fenlandfairs.com/. The club stand will only be present on Monday. Please contact Steve Sims if you wish to be on the club stand - there is no need to book with the show organisers. Cars must arrive between 8.30am and 9.30am (ideally before 9.00am) to get free entry, otherwise the normal entrance fee will be charged. Enter by the first (church) entrance (not via Station Road) and look out for Steve who will pull you out of the line and direct you to our stand. We will be on the Shooting Field.

SepSat 7

HCRFM Live in the ParkThis event is something slightly different for the club. Huntingdon Community Radio are hosting a live music event in the centre of Huntingdon and the club will be taking the stand and a few cars along. We hope to spread the word about the club and reach an audience who might not normally come to a car show. Volunteers to bring a car and man the stall would be most welcome. The show is 12 noon to 4 pm. Please contact the club Chairman, Jonathan Pallant, for more details.

SepWed 11

Club Night: Bring and Buy AuctionSlightly earlier in the year that in 2012 so we have a bit more light in the evening in case things overrun! Bring your unwanted items and we'll auction them off to raise money for our charity of the year.

SepSat 21

Gamlingay Village ShowAdmission will be FREE to all drivers and one passenger. Additional passengers will be charged an entry fee of £3.00 per adult and £1.50 per child. Please complete the entry form and return it by Saturday, 31st August 2013. Arrive between 11am and 1pm at Gamlingay Village College, Station Road, Gamlingay, SG19 3HD. For booking for and more details see http://gamlingayshow.co.uk/ or call Andrew Peters on 07519 921126.

SepSun 22

Club BBQJoin us for our annual BBQ to finish out the summer in style. It is at Steve Garland's house - 8 Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP at 11.30am for Noon. There's (literally) acres of space in the paddock at the back, which sits alongside the River Cam. There will be food, naturally, plus Rob's famous Auto Gymkana course. You will need to book in advance, so please contact Steve G if you're coming, and let him know if you can bring a salad / pudding / chairs. You can pay on the day. All those who booked for the previous date but can't make it, please contact us for a refund. Pictures and videos of last year's event are available in the gallery

OctWed 9

Club Night: Dinky Toy ConcoursBring along your favourite model cars and we'll have an indoor concours competition and have a vote on our favourite.

NovWed 13

Club Night: Naff Toy CompetitionBring along your naff toys - the naffer the better! Prizes for the winner. We're also looking to have a competition to select your favourite 12 pictures for the club calendar.

NovSun 17

NEC Classic Car ShowPlease complete the form you received with Cam Chatter to book a place and seats are filling fast. £30 per head, payable in advance, includes return travel from St Ives and entry ticket. Meet at the Meadow Lane car park (as per last year) for an 8.30am start.

DecWed 11

Club Night: Christmas PartyIt's the last club night before Christmas so join us for fun and merriment.

Croydon (near Wimpole) Classic Vehicle Show and FeteShow cars plus drivers enter FREE. Show car arrivals from 10.30 a.m. and before noon. It would be helpful if you would please confirm attendance in advance which would greatly assist with planning, though no one will be turned away on the day. Contact Malcolm on 01223 208939 or 07801 434603.

Summertime Classics at Stanford HallThis event incorporates the Auto Italia Concours, however entries are also invited for pre-1989 classics of all marques and nationalities. Pay on the day (Adults £12 – Children – £3). Gates open at 8.30. See http://stanfordhall.co.uk.

The Hitchin and District RNLI Classic Car ShowEntry is £5. Contact Mike Frisby on 01462 433716 or e-mail FRISBY1963@hotmail.co.uk for details.

AugSun 11

First Annual Stowmarket Classic Car Show50% of profits made will go directly to ”Walking with the wounded” supporting wounded soldiers. Interested entrants should supply a photograph and description of their vehicle for the programme. Contact andrew@maxwellbrownea.co.uk or call 07436 262763.

AugSat 17

RAF Mildenhall Car and Bike ShowRAF Mildenhall are holding their 6th Annual Car and Bike show from 12 noon until 6pm. As this is a working US Air Force base, please send off the entry form in advance and bring two forms of ID (including photo ID) for each person in the vehicle on the day. Cars should arrive between 10am and 10.30am and the organisers will meet you at the security hut and lead you to the welcome area where, last year, coffee and cakes awaited the exhibitors. There are competitions and spot prizes on offer throughout the day. Note that everything on this USAF base is priced in US dollars, but Sterling can be exchanged. For more details, contact Ashlee.Lhamon@mildenhall.af.mil or call 01638 542480.